E29977-00 E29979-00
E29978-00
FiberPRO
®
15 Series High Pressure
Carpet Extractors
Operator and Parts
Manual
1001 Brown Avenue • Toledo, Ohio 43607-0127
Customer Service: 888-GO-BETCO • Fax: 800-445-5056 • Technical Service: 877-856-5954 • www.betco.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECEIVING THE MACHINE............................................. 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 3
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS ................................. 4
MACHINE OVERVIEW .................................................... 5
MACHINE COMPONENTS .............................................. 6
MACHINE OPERATION ..............................................7 - 8
PARTS DIAGRAMS AND LISTINGS .......................10 - 13
WARRANTY ................................................................. 16
RECEIVING THE MACHINE
Immediately check, when receiving the machine, that all the materials indicated on delivery documents have been received and also that the machine has not been damaged in transit. If it has been damaged, this damage must be immediately reported to the shipper and also to our customer service department. Only acting promptly in this manner will make it possible to receive missing material and to be compensated for damage.
INTRODUCTION
This is a carpet extraction machine which, via the high pressure spray wand and strong vacuum system can clean many types of carpeted flooring.
The machine must be used only for this purpose.
Even the best machines will only work well if used correctly and kept in good working order. We therefore suggest you read this instruction booklet carefully and re-read it whenever difficulties arise while using the machine. Please contact our technical service department or your dealer if you have any questions about the machine.
Location of Serial Tag
TECHNICAL DESRIPTION
Item Number
Vac Motor
Vacuum CFM
Water Lift
Solution Pump
Heater
Solution Tank
Recovery Tank
Power Cord
Front Wheels
Rear Wheels
Drain Hose
Shutoff System
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Specifications
FiberPRO ® 15C
E29977-00
5.7" 3-Stage
97
137"
200 PSI
None
15 Gallon
15 Gallon
1 - 25' 12/3
4" Casters
12" Non-Marking
24"
Float Ball
32"
23.5"
37"
93 Lbs.
FiberPRO ® 15H
E29978-00
5.7" 3-Stage
97
137"
200 PSI
2000 Watt
15 Gallon
15 Gallon
2 - 25' 12/3
4" Casters
12" Non-Marking
24"
Float Ball
32"
23.5"
37"
98 Lbs.
FiberPRO ® 15HP
E29979-00
5.7" 3-Stage
97
137"
500 PSI Variable
2000 Watt
15 Gallon
15 Gallon
2 - 25' 12/3
4" Casters
12" Non-Marking
24"
Float Ball
32"
23.5"
37"
103 Lbs.
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GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
The regulations below must be carefully followed in order to avoid harm to the operator and damage to the machine.
• Read all labels on the machine carefully. Do not cover them for any reason and replace them immediately if they become damaged.
• The machine must be used exclusively by authorized and trained personnel.
• When operating the machine be careful of other people.
• The power cable outlet must be provided with a proper ground.
• Avoid damaging the power cable by crushing, bending, cutting or stressing it.
• Whenever the power cable is damaged, immediately contact a BETCO service center.
• Do not set containers on the machine.
• Machine storage temperature is between -10°F and 130°F, never store outside under humid conditions.
• Operating conditions: room temperature between 33°F and 100°F with relative humidity between 30% to 95%.
• Only use the machine in closed areas and do not expose it directly to rain.
• Never use the machine in an explosive environment.
• Do not use the machine as a means of transport.
• Never use acidic chemicals which could damage the machine.
• Never vacuum up flammable liquids.
• Never use the machine to gather dangerous powders.
• Use a powder fire extinguisher in case of fire. Do not use water.
• Do not hit against shelving or scaffolding. The operator must always be equipped with the appropriate safety device
(gloves, shoes, helmet, glasses, etc.)
• If the machine does not work properly, perform routine maintenance. Otherwise, request the assistance of the BETCO technical service.
• When replacing parts ask for ORIGINAL spare parts from your Authorized BETCO Dealer and/or Retailer.
• Always turn off the machine and disconnect the power supply whenever maintenance is performed.
• Never wash the machine with direct or pressurized jets of water or with corrosive substances.
• Have your BETCO service center check the machine once a year.
• When your BETCO machine is ready to be retired, the machine must be disposed of properly. It contain oils and electronic components. The machine was built using totally recyclable materials.
• Liquid ejected from the spray nozzle could be dangerous as a result of its temperature, pressure, or chemical content.
• Keep loose clothing, hair, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Extension cords must be 12/3 and no longer than 50 feet. Replace the cord or plug immediately if the ground prong becomes damaged.
• Do not handle the plug, the cord, or the machine with wet hands.
• Do not leave the machine unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not use this machine to dry vacuum before wet cleaning.
MACHINE OVERVIEW
1. SYSTEM FEATURES
HEAT: The FiberPro 15H and 15HP models have a built-in heater. One switch activates either high heat or low heat. A green, separate circuit indicator light located on the switch plate will illuminate when the two power cords are plugged into outlets on different circuits. This aids the operator in finding separate circuits, which may avoid tripped breakers.
VACUUM: The vacuum motor provides an excellent ratio of water lift to air movement. Carpets should dry quickly if not over-wetted while cleaning.
SOLUTION PUMP: The pump is a ‘demand’ style system. It only runs when there is a demand for spray. This feature increases the life of the pump.
2. CHEMICALS:
The use of clear water in the machine is recommended, with the application of properly diluted cleaner as a pre-spray on the area to be cleaned. However, you may mix water and cleaning chemicals in a bucket, according to the directions on the chemical label, and then pour into the solution tank. If you choose to use chemicals in the machine, always use a cleaner with a pH as close to neutral as possible to avoid premature wear of the pump, seals, and other components. Damage caused by the use of strong chemicals is not covered under warranty. The use of powder chemicals is discouraged unless they are mixed very thoroughly and rinsed out completely at the end of the job. Powder cleaners could cause a build-up in the pump, lines, heater, and quick disconnects. Any problem caused by chemical build-up is not covered by warranty.
If foaming occurs as you clean, use a defoaming agent in the recovery tank only. This will prevent foam overflow which can cause water damage to machine components.
3. TOOLS & ACCESSORIES:
Use only manufacturer’s recommended tools and accessories. If the spray valve on your cleaning tool begins to leak or if the spray tips get worn and are no longer providing a nice even spray pattern, order replacements from your distributor.
4. CARE & MAINTENANCE
For continual peak operation, clean the internal plumbing by rinsing with clear water at the end of each job. About once a month, rinse the machine with a commercial flushing compound to break up an mineral or chemical accumulation that may have formed from the use of hard water or chemicals.
The vacuum motor and the pump do not require any scheduled maintenance. However, the vacuum motor may require replacement brushes after 750 – 1000 hours of use.
To help maintain a professional image, clean the exterior of the machine with an all-purpose detergent such as Betco Green
Earth Peroxide Cleaner. The exterior can further be protected with Betco Brite MSP polish. Lubricate the wheels, casters, and quick disconnects with an all-purpose silicone spray.
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1. FRONT OF MACHINE
A. Recovery Tank Access
B. Vacuum Hose Connection
C. Solution Fill Port
D. Drain Hose
E. Solution Hose Connection
MACHINE COMPONENTS
A
D
2. REAR OF MACHINE
A. Velcro Wand Holder
B. Loading Wheels
C. Control Panel
D. Latches
E. Power Cord Pigtails
F. Wand Storage Shelf
3. CONTROL PANEL
A. Pump Switch
B. Vacuum Switch
C. Heat Switch (Select II for high heat or I for low heat. Center position is off)
D. Green Light (Becomes illuminated when both power cords are plugged into
seperate circuits)
A
B
C
D
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A
B
D
F
E
B
C
C
E
MACHINE OPERATION
1. INSPECT THE MACHINE
Before each use inspect the machine, hoses, and cleanliness and completeness.
Ensure the spray nozzles on the cleaning tool are tight and that the float ball in the recovery tank is clean and operational.
2. SECURE RECOVERY TANK
Close the clear, screw-on lid to the recovery tank and make sure the drain hose caps is also screwed on tightly.
3. FILL SOLUTION TANK
Fill the solution tank with clean water. The heater on the H series is designed to provide nearly instant hot water for cleaning. If you use warm water in the solution tank it will increase the heaters efficiency.
Never use water above 120° F (49° C) in the solution tank.
4. SAFELY PLUG IN MACHINE
Turn off all the switches. Plug the power cords into properly grounded outlets. If the machine is equipped with two cords, do not connect both cords to the same outlet. NOTE: This machine is equipped with a seperate circuit locator light. This feature will inform the operator when the cords are plugged into seperate cicuits, thereby helping to prevent tripped circuit breakers. If the green light does not illuminate when both cords are plugged in, it means the cords are on the same circuit. Try other outlets with one of the cords until you get the indicator light to come on.
5. CONNECT HOSES
Connect the solution hose and the vacuum hose to the machine and to the cleaning tool. Turn on the pump switch and depress the trigger on the tool for a few seconds to fill the heater and lines with water.
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MACHINE OPERATION
6. TURN ON HEAT SWITCH
If the machine has a heater, turn on the pump switch and depress the triggger on the tool for a few seconds to fill the heater and lines with water. Then, turn on the heat switch to either high heat (II) or low heat (I). Wait two minutes for the heater to reach operating temperature.
7. PRE-SPRAY AREA
Pre-spray the area to be cleaned with the appropriate Betco ® carpet cleaning detergent. If you choose to add a detergent to the solution tank, be sure to mix well and always follow the use and dilution instructions on the chemical label.
Use a Betco carpet cleaning detergent with a pH between 5 and 10 to reduce the likelihood of premature wear to the pump and other seals.
8. BEGIN CLEANING
Turn on the vacuum switch and begin cleaning the area. Squeeze the trigger on the tool and pull the wand in a backward motion. Release the trigger a few inches before finishing the stroke to ensure he vacuum shoe will pass over the wet area. Then push the tool in a foward motion back over the same clean path to remove and residual water. Continue in this manner until the entire area has been cleaned.
9. MONITOR WATER LEVELS
Montior the water level in the solution tank. Do not let the pump run dry. When the solution level gets low, turn off the pump and vacuum, refill the solution tank, and empty the dirty water from the recovery tank.
10. FINISHING THE JOB
When finished with the job, remove any unused solution from the clean water tank and run a few gallons of clear water through the system. Drain the recovery tank into a drain or bucket asing the drain hose on the front of the machine.
Disconnect the hoses from the machine and the cleaning tool.
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FIBERPRO
®
15C & 15H PARTS DIAGRAM
2
3 4
5
1
6
10
15
17A
28
14A
15A
8
8A
13
26
16
14
33
12A
22
35
34
27
21
17
18
18A
30
22
32
19
31
20
23
24
22
22
25
12
10
9
7
11
ITEM # PART #
1 E84384
13
14
14A
15
15A
16
17
17A
8
8A
9
6
7
2
3
4
5
10
11
12
12A
E84428
E84399
E85652
E84410
E84409
E84426
E84412
E84413
E84385
E84386
E84358
E84387
E84388
E84389
E84362
E84361
E84390
E84430
E84391
E84429
E84395
FIBERPRO
®
15C & 15H PARTS LISTING
DESCRIPTION
Drain Hose Assembly
Velcro Strap
Wheel, 3"
Float Ball Assembly
Clear Lid
Recovery Tank
Hose Barb, 1.5"
Switch, Pump & Vacuum
Switch, Heater
Solution Tank
Hose Barb/Elbow 90°
Lid, Solution Tank
Hose, 3/8" ID x 48"
Hose, 1/4" ID x 23.5"
Light, Green
Vacuum Motor
Gasket, Vac Motor
Power Cord, 25'
Pigtail, Power Cord
Filter, Pump Inlet
Axle, 23.75"
Axle Cap
QTY.
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
ITEM # PART #
18 E84414
22
23
24
25
26
18A
19
20
21
27
28
30
31
32
33
34
35
N/A
N/A
N/A
DESCRIPTION
Heater, Complete
E84415
E84408
E84427
E84411
E84370
E84407
E84406
E84402
E84393
E84419
E84381
E84416
E84425
Repair Kit, Heater
Caster
Plate
Wheel, 12"
Hose Clamp, 3/4"
Washer, High Temperature
Quick Disconnect, Male, 1/4"
Latch
Plate, Switch Mount
Base Compartment
Hose, 2” X 13”, Wire Supported
Terminal Block
Solution Pump, 200 PSI
E84417
E84422
Hose, Heater to Outlet
Gasket, Vac Exhaust
E84421 Vacuum Manifold
E84423 Latch Clip
E84432 Vacuum & Solution Hose Assembly
E84433
E84434
Stainless Steel Wand
Xodus Titanium Wand
QTY.
1
1
2
1
8
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
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FIBERPRO
®
15HP PARTS DIAGRAM
3 4
2
1
5
6
44
46
41
11
28
27
26
12
13
30
15
16
29
20
57
58
40 56
54
45
49
47
48
50
39
52
22
18
23
31 24
33
36
35
34
25
35
32
55
9
8
10
7
ITEM # PART #
1 E84384
28
29
30
24
25
26
27
16
18
20
22
23
8
9
10
6
7
2
3
4
5
11
12
13
15
DESCRIPTION
Drain Hose Assembly
E84385
E84386
E84358
E84387
E84388
E84389
E84390
E84435
E84391
E84362
E84361
E84392
E84393
Velcro Strap
Wheel, 3"
Float Ball Assembly
Clear Lid
Recovery Tank
Hose Barb, 1.5"
Solution Tank
Hose Barb/Elbow, 90°
Lid, Solution Tank
Switch, Pump & Vacuum
Switch, Heater
Light, Green
Plate, Switch Mount
E84394
E84395
Filter, Pump Inlet
Hose, 1/4" ID x 23.5"
E84396 Solution Pump, Complete, 500 PSI
E84370
E84397
Hose Clamp, 3/4"
Hose
E84398
E84424
E84399
E85652
E84381
E84400
E84401
Hose, 17"
Quick Disconnect, Female
Vacuum Motor
Gasket, Vac Motor
Hose, 2” X 13”, Wire Supported
Fuse Holder
Fuse, 5 Amp
QTY.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
FIBERPRO
®
15HP PARTS LISTING
ITEM # PART #
31 E84402
56
57
58
N/A
N/A
N/A
49
50
52
54
55
36
39
40
41
44
32
33
34
35
45
46
47
48
DESCRIPTION
Latch
E84403
E84404
E84405
E84406
E84407
E84408
E84409
E84410
E84411
E84412
E84413
E84414
E84415
Pressure Gauge
Plate, Gauge Mount
Pressure Regulator
Quick Disconnect, Male, 1/4"
Washer, High Temperature
Caster
Pigtail, Power Cord
Power Cord, 25'
Wheel, 12"
Axle, 23.75"
Axle Cap
Heater, Complete
Repair Kit, Heater
E84416
E84417
E84418
E84419
E84420
Terminal Block
Hose, Heater to Outlet
Hose
Base Compartment
Hose, 1/2" x 25"
E84421
E84422
Vacuum Manifold
Gasket, Vac Exhaust
E84423 Latch Clip
E84432 Vacuum & Solution Hose Assembly
E84433
E84434
Stainless Steel Wand
Xodus Titanium Wand
QTY.
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
13
14
15
10 year coverage
BETCO US WARRANTY POLICY
3 Year Coverage 1 Year Coverage
Subject to the conditions stated below,
Betco warrants parts and labor on rotationally molded polyethylene tanks/ housings and injection molded vacuum head assemblies to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ten years to the original purchaser.
Subject to the conditions stated below,
Betco warrants parts and labor on all other Betco components to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years to the original purchaser.
Subject to the conditions stated below,
Betco offers a limited warranty on parts and labor on the following equipment: parts and accessories to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year to the original purchaser.
• PowerUp ™ 14 Upright Vacuum:
#E29990-00
• Bac Pac Lite Vacuum: #85903-00
• FiberPRO ® Floor Dryer: #85507-00
• WORKMAN ™ Series Vacuums:
#85024-00, #85025-00, #83012-00,
#85027-00
• All Tools and Accessories
• All Battery Chargers
• All Batteries are pro-rated for 1 year
Allowable Travel Time Warranty Reimbursement:
Eligible equipment: All battery and propane powered equipment products. Warranty period: 90 days from date of sale to the original purchaser. A maximum 180 mile round trip at 50 cents per mile will be allowed for warranty consideration.
Propane Machine Warranty:
Kawasaki engines are warranted by Kawasaki for a period of 2 years against manufacturer defects. All other components
(except wear items)* are warranted by Betco for a period of 3 years.
*Wear Items exempt from Warranty consideration include but may not be limited to: power cords, transport wheels, vacuum bags, belts, squeegee blades, pad drivers, clutch plates, handle grips, filters, screens, throttle cables, brushes and carbon brushes.
Subject to the conditions and exceptions stated in this warranty, Betco warrants the Betco products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the periods listed under the warranty policy to the original purchaser. At any time during the warranty period, Betco will furnish replacement parts for the Betco parts to the original purchaser. Such parts will be furnished and charged including transportation costs, to the original owner through any Betco authorized
Service Distributor. If the original part is returned within the warranty policy period from date of delivery for inspection by
Betco and is found to be defective the owner will be credited for the cost of replacement parts plus shipping and handling.
Replacement parts that have become defective through wear or abuse are not included in this warranty.
This warranty does not apply to damage or defect caused by accident, misuse. Negligence, fire, or to any Betco product which has been serviced or repaired by other than an authorized Betco Service Distributor or Betco factory personnel. This warranty is void if products are used for any purpose other than that which was intended. There are no other warranties expressed or implied. In no event shall Betco be liable for incidental or consequential damages or any damage to person or property. (Please note some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations for incidental and consequential damages).
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1001 Brown Avenue • Toledo, Ohio 43607-0127
Customer Service: 888-GO-BETCO • Fax: 800-445-5056 • Technical Service: 877-856-5954 • www.betco.com
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